The Collected Works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

These volumes bring together a valuable collection of work from four decades of writing by one accomplished and influential scholar, who has academic foundations in psychology and wide ranging experience and collaborations, crossing into a number of other disciplines. Through these volumes the important themes and discoveries in Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's work emerge, including studies of creativity, cultural evolution, play and adolescent development. These are big issues of our time and through this series we are able to trace the origins and development of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's work. Readers will discover what inspired his perspective and led to his fresh insights on some of the mysteries of human existence, as well as discovering the insights themselves.

This series will appeal to scholars in psychology, sociology, anthropology, neuroscience and management studies as the work crosses disciplines and is of broad scholarly significance.

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is best-known for his theory on FLOW and author of the ground breaking classic work Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience.

About the author

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (sprich: Tschik Sent Mihaji) wurde 1934 als Sohn einer ungarischen Familie in Italien geboren.§Er war Gastprofessor in Italien, Brasilien, Finnland und Kanada. Csikszentmihalyi ist heute Direktor des Quality of Life Center und Professor für Unternehmensführung an der Claremont Graduate University in Kalifornien.

Summary

These volumes bring together a valuable collection of work from four decades of writing by one accomplished and influential scholar, who has academic foundations in psychology and wide ranging experience and collaborations, crossing into a number of other disciplines. Through these volumes the important themes and discoveries in Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s work emerge, including studies of creativity, cultural evolution, play and adolescent development. These are big issues of our time and through this series we are able to trace the origins and development of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s work. Readers will discover what inspired his perspective and led to his fresh insights on some of the mysteries of human existence, as well as discovering the insights themselves.
This series will appeal to scholars in psychology, sociology, anthropology, neuroscience and management studies as the work crosses disciplines and is of broad scholarly significance.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is best-known for his theory on FLOW and author of the ground breaking classic work Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience.

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''Professor Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi has made numerous contributions to the field of psychology. For instance, he is known as one of the founders of positive psychology. He has also developed one of the most insightful methodological tools, the “Experiencing sampling technique”. However, he is probably best known for his work on the concept of “Flow” where the person becomes one with the task that he or she is doing. I can’t think of no better place to find information on these and other issues than the “Complete work of Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi”. Enjoy the ride!''Prof. Robert J. Vallerand, Professor of Social Psychology and Human Development, McGill University and Past President of the International Positive Psychology Association."This collection is a well-deserved tribute to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Although he is prominently known as the author of Flow Theory, the contributions collected here provide readers with a broader view of his depth of knowledge and perspective. His eclectic approach to psychology is a brilliant example of synergy between humanism and scientific thought, in pursuit of a conceptualization of optimal functioning encompassing the manifold aspects of human complexity"."This collection is a well-deserved tribute to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Although he is prominently known as the author of Flow Theory, the contributions collected here provide readers with a broader view of his depth of knowledge and perspective. His eclectic approach to psychology is a brilliant example of synergy between humanism and scientific thought, in pursuit of a conceptualization of optimal functioning encompassing the manifold aspects of human complexity".Prof. Antonella Delle Fave, University of Milano, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation "Luigi Sacco" Hospital, Italy, and PastPresident of the International Positive Psychology Association. Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Happiness Studies.‘’Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is the true founder of positive psychology, who has devoted his full life to studying and understanding the life worth living, and whose writing has changed the destinies of millions. This set is a real treasure to keep and to read over and over.’’Dr. Ilona Boniwell, Director - Positran / Associate Professor - Ecole Centrale Paris, France

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''Professor Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi has made numerous contributions to the field of psychology. For instance, he is known as one of the founders of positive psychology. He has also developed one of the most insightful methodological tools, the "Experiencing sampling technique". However, he is probably best known for his work on the concept of "Flow" where the person becomes one with the task that he or she is doing. I can't think of no better place to find information on these and other issues than the "Complete work of Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi". Enjoy the ride!''
Prof. Robert J. Vallerand, Professor of Social Psychology and Human Development, McGill University and Past President of the International Positive Psychology Association.
"This collection is a well-deserved tribute to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Although he is prominently known as the author of Flow Theory, the contributions collected here provide readers with a broader view of his depth of knowledge and perspective. His eclectic approach to psychology is a brilliant example of synergy between humanism and scientific thought, in pursuit of a conceptualization of optimal functioning encompassing the manifold aspects of human complexity".
"This collection is a well-deserved tribute to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Although he is prominently known as the author of Flow Theory, the contributions collected here provide readers with a broader view of his depth of knowledge and perspective. His eclectic approach to psychology is a brilliant example of synergy between humanism and scientific thought, in pursuit of a conceptualization of optimal functioning encompassing the manifold aspects of human complexity".Prof. Antonella Delle Fave, University of Milano, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation "Luigi Sacco" Hospital, Italy, and PastPresident of the International Positive Psychology Association. Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Happiness Studies.
''Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is the true founder of positive psychology, who has devoted his full life to studying and understanding the life worth living, and whose writing has changed the destinies of millions. This set is a real treasure to keep and to read over and over.''
Dr. Ilona Boniwell, Director - Positran / Associate Professor - Ecole Centrale Paris, France

Product details

• Authors: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.04.2014
• EAN: 9789401790833
• ISBN: 978-94-0-179083-3
• No. of pages: 600
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 241 mm x 83 mm
• Weight: 1569 g
• Illustrations: 600 p. 3 volume-set.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Pädagogische Psychologie, B, positive psychology, Educational psychology, Social & ethical issues, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Quality of Life, Behavioral Science and Psychology, Quality of Life Research, Education—Psychology, Human Development, Flow and Education, Systems Model of Creativity, Flow and Positive Psychology, Problem Finding Process, Loneliness and Family Life, Learning to Live the Good Life, Experiencing Happiness, Psychic Energy and Flow, Leisure Time Activities